Update 01/14/2024 5:29pm:
Passengers who were on flight 1282 for Alaska Airlines were reportedly offered $1,500 along with other perks from the airline after a portion of the plane they were on blew off while in the air.
The section that blew out of the plane came about shortly after the aircraft took off. Lawyers for the victims in the incident say that the dollar amount is not enough for the traumatic situation.
The compensation package offered by the airline promised a full refund on the original ticket, as well as assistance in booking a new travel arrangement according to passengers.
Daniel Laurence, a lawyer who is representing an Alaska Airlines passenger in another case, said: “As a moral matter, $1,500 per passenger, for what could have been a death experience and might even be described as a near-death experience, is inadequate.” Stay tuned for more updates.
source: Radar Online
Original 01/06/2024 3:30am:
An Alaska Airlines flight experienced a mid-air emergency when a section of the plane blew out on a journey from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Ontario, California. The incident led to an emergency landing at Portland International Airport. Passengers on board remained surprisingly calm despite a significant portion of the plane missing, as depicted in photos and videos. Fortunately, there were no serious injuries reported, attributed to the absence of passengers in the affected area. Alaska Airlines addressed the incident on social media, stating they were aware of the situation and would provide more information as it becomes available. Additionally, a child sitting near the damaged section lost their shirt due to the sudden depressurization caused by the incident.
